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RBI Trying to Avoid Becoming “Cash Cow“ in Hungary
In an interview with “Wirtschaftsblatt“, CEO of RBI Karl Sevelda talks about further burdens in Hungary and the bank’s reaction to them, capital increase and how participation capital can be replaced.
July 29, 2013
Hungary Abandons Radical Resolution On Foreign Exchange Loans
Foreign currency denominated mortgages for home purchases shall be phased out.
July 25, 2013
Orban: Not Joining Eurozone in the Next Ten Years
Hungary´s Prime Minister thinks that his country should not become a member of the euro area in the medium term.
July 23, 2013
Hungarian Central Bank Cuts Base Rate Again
At its meeting on 23 July 2013, the Monetary Council reviewed the latest economic and financial developments and voted to reduce the central bank base rate by 25 basis points from 4.25% to 4.00%, with effect from 24 July 2013.
July 23, 2013
Hungary Plans New Burden for Banks
Hungarian households are still over-indebted. Prime Minister Viktor Orban aims to help them on the expense of the banking sector.
July 23, 2013
CESEE Countries Show More Fiscal Discipline
Euro area government debt up to 92.2% of GDP. EU27 debt up to 85.9%. The debt increase in Hungary, Poland, Bulgaria, Romania and the Baltic countries was very decent or even negative.
July 22, 2013
Hungary: Net Earnings Grew Substantially
In the national economy – at corporations employing at least 5 persons, budgetary and designated non-profit institutions – average gross earnings increased by 3.3%
July 19, 2013
EU: Highest Inflation in Romania, lowest in Poland
Euro area annual inflation up to 1.6%. In the EU, the inflation was up to 1.7%
July 17, 2013
IMF to Leave Hungary
Hungary´s National Bank MNB has called the IMF to close its representative office. Hungary wants to repay the loan facility provided by the IMF soon.
July 16, 2013
RBI Plans on Reconstructing Branch Banks
The new concept of Karl Sevelda, successor of former CEO Herbert Stepic, is becoming clearer. He has inherited the task to reconstruct the capital of Basel-III.
July 15, 2013
Erste Group Bank AG - SWOT Analysis & Company Report
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July 12, 2013
Russia to Reduce Oil Export
Russia produces more oil which is increasingly used in the country itself. Refineries outside of Russia do not fear immediate bottlenecks in the supply of oil.
July 11, 2013
Dispute about Ina in Hungary and Croatia Escalates
The Croatian prosecution is once more investigating due to bribe payment to former Prime Minister Sanader. Head of Mol, Hernadi, is faced with a possible detention order.
July 11, 2013
Ukraine Looking for Alternative Gas Suppliers
Gas supply from Europe to Ukraine may stimulate pricing of Russian import.
July 8, 2013
Orban Accuses European Union of “Soviet-style Methods”
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban criticized the “troops of bureaucrats" who were unable to solve the economic crisis in Europe and who were now trying to denounce Hungary, which was on the road to recovery again.
July 5, 2013
Visegrad Four Support Ukraine’s EU Integration
At the V4 summit in Wisla/Poland Slovak President Gasparovic announced yesterday that the V4 countries are interested in Ukraine’s successful European integration, particularly in signing the Assciation Agreement with the EU.
July 4, 2013
Hungarian MOL to Invest $ 38m in Romanian Exploration
Hungarian oil and gas company MOL plans to invest $ 38m in the exploration and production of hydrocarbon resources in Western Romania.
July 3, 2013
Orban Attacks European Parliament
Prime Minister Orban claims that members of the EP would apply double standards on Hungary.
July 2, 2013
Hungary: New Tax for Banks
According to a legislative proposal by Economy Minister Varga, banks would have to face a further burden of around € 250m.
June 27, 2013
Ukraine Could Become Energy Hub in Europe
According to EU Enlargement Commissioner Füle, Ukraine is an important partner of the EU.
June 26, 2013
Hungary: Taxes to Be Raised
Shortly before the parliamentary summer recess taxes were raised by the government of Viktor Orban.
June 18, 2013
V4 Want Free Trade Zone Between EU and Japan
The Visegrad Four Group (V4), which consists of Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary, support the creation of a free trade zone between the European Union and Japan.
June 17, 2013
CEESEG Exchanges Offer Very Attractive Valuations
Valuations of all exchanges in the CEE stock exchange group (CEESEG) appear to be very favourable at the moment.
June 17, 2013
Hungary: Fifth Amendment of Controversial Constitution Planned
The controversial Hungarian constitution is supposed to be changed for the fifth time since the EU Commission threatened the country with infringement proceedings.
June 10, 2013
WKO Export Day in Vienna
On June 20, the Export Day (Exporttag) of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKO) will take place in Vienna. Economic delegates from all over the world will be present.
June 8, 2013
Moody's: Overall Fiscal Situation In CEE Is Improving
Because of austerity measures in most of the countries, the economic situation is slowly but steadily improving.However, the latest competitiveness report pains a bleak picture of the future.
June 7, 2013
WIIW: FDI in CESEE to Decline
The Vienna Institute for Economic Studies (WIIW) forecasts a decrease of 20 percent in foreign direct investments.
June 7, 2013
Capital Inflow & Outflow In Hungary Broke Records Last Year
Last year, the amount of foreign direct investments totalled EUR 10.462bn in Hungary, which exceeds the previous year’s figure by EUR 6.7bn and which is the largest amount ever recorded.
May 28, 2013
Hungary: EDP to Be Dropped.
Hungary can count on the termination of the Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP) by the European Union.
May 27, 2013
Joint Nabucco-Declaration Signed by Governments
Austria, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey adopt Nabucco joint declaration.
May 22, 2013
Orban’s „Derailment“ Causes Indignation in Germany
Hungary’s head of government Viktor Orban seems to love the confrontation. However, with the accusation of Germany using Nazi-methods he overstepped the mark in terms of tact.
May 21, 2013
Slovenia Hoping for Soon Recovery
Crisis-struck Slovenia intends to make more room financially by starting to privatize its state-owned banks. Experts regard the process to be carried out too slowly.
May 21, 2013
Croatia‘s and Hungary‘s Fight About Oil Company Ina
The dispute between core shareholders of Croatian oil producer Ina has started anew.
May 17, 2013
Austria: EU Competition Authority to Search Agrana
The European competition authority has paid a visit to listed starch and sugar producer Agrana in April.
May 15, 2013
Prolongation of Nabucco Exemption Confirmed
National Regulators Confirm Prolongation of Nabucco Exemption
May 14, 2013
Main Investors at CEE Stock Exchange Group from US
Institutional Investors and the CEE Stock Exchange Group in 2012.
May 13, 2013
CEE/CESEE: Banking Sector on Fastlane
The banking sector in CEE continues to outperform its Western European counterpart.
May 13, 2013
CEESE: Economic Growth Stagnant
Orban claims Hungary is the country with the highest growth rate in CEE/CESEE next year.
May 10, 2013
Pressure from EU on Orban Increases
EU demands that Hungary withdraws the changes to the constitution.
May 8, 2013
EU: Hungary and Slovenia Have to Act Quickly
The European Union issued warnings to Slovenia and Hungary to move quickly.
May 6, 2013
CESEE: Business Climate Index Dropped in April
Enterprises in CESEE countries remain cautious for the most part.
May 2, 2013
Sberbank: New Head of SME Business
Sberbank Europe AG appointed Csongor Németh as new Head of SME business
May 2, 2013
EU Commission to Start Proceedings Against Hungary
On Wednesday, Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding told reporters in Brussels that the EU Commission will probably launch infringement proceedings against Hungary.
April 26, 2013
Hungary: New Political Competition For Orban
Former Finance Minister founds “conservative, pro-European” party.
April 23, 2013
Hungary: MNB Cuts Interest Rate by 0.25 %
The Central Bank of Hungary (MNB) has cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point for the ninth month running.
April 23, 2013
Hungary: Lopatka Presses For Legal Security for Austrian Enterprises
State Secretary Reinhold Lopatka met with Hungarian State Secretary for European Affairs Gergely Pröhle in Budapest toda to urge for legal security for Austrian enterprises in the neighboring country.
April 19, 2013
EU Countries to Use Ukrainian Gas Storage Facilities
EU Countries Show Interest in Ukraine’s Gas Transportation System
April 19, 2013
Hungary: Financial Regulator to Be Merged With MNB
Hungary plans to fuse the financial regulator with the central bank.
April 19, 2013
Schwarzenberg: „Slovenia Joining V4 Would Not Be Efficient“
V4 Foreign Ministers have declared disapprobation of Slovenia joining the group.
April 19, 2013
Hungary: Average Gross Earnings Increased Marginally
Average gross earnings amounted to HUF 223,100.
April 18, 2013